Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced that EPA is approving new five-year registrations for two dicamba products and extending the registration of an additional dicamba product. All three registrations include new control measures to ensure these products can be used effectively while protecting the environment, including non-target plants, animals, and other […]
Continue reading...October 27, 2020 Rick VanVranken
Pre-register Today by 5pm to Apply for NJ Economic Development Authority Small Business Emergency Grants
The Atlantic County Economic Alliance shared this important news: ~ IMPORTANT! LAST DAY! ~ This is an important reminder from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority that preregistration for phase III of New Jersey’s emergency grants program for eligible small businesses is open until 5 p.m. today, Oct. 27. Any small business that would like to apply for a grant must preregister. For […]
Continue reading...October 25, 2020 Nick Polanin
November Deadline Nears For Fruit Crop Insurance in NJ
The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) wants to remind New Jersey apple, blueberry, cranberry, grape, and peach growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2021 crop year is November 20. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing policies also have until November 20 to do so.
Continue reading...October 22, 2020 Wes Kline
Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods Under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Rule
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing a new rule on produce traceability under FSMA. This new rule will impact most wholesale fruit and vegetable growers in New Jersey and some retail growers. There is a 120-day (until January 21, 2021) comment period to respond to the proposed rule. Take the time to […]
Continue reading...October 21, 2020 Meredith Melendez
FSMA Produce Safety Rule Online Training Opportunities
There are two online opportunities to complete the required educational training for farms who need to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule. The first is a self-paced online class provided by the Produce Safety Alliance, the second is a two day virtual training with the Rutgers On-Farm Food Safety Team. See […]
Continue reading...October 20, 2020 Tim Waller
Reminder: October Nursery Twilight this Thursday (2 CORE-CREDITS)
Thursday, October 22nd, 2020 6:00-7:00 pm Click here to register for the twilight meeting Registration password: nursery Click here to upload your government issued Photo ID and Pesticide License prior to the meeting Please join us for a CORE (2) credit bearing session where Pat Hastings will be discussing regulatory requirements for pesticide applicator certification, […]
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